Body Chemistry and Perfume on the Skin

Fragrances on your skin Fragrances smell differently depending on a person’s ‘body odour profile’.

This is based on our genetic make-up and is what allows a bloodhound to tell people apart or find them through smell. Dramatic changes in how a fragrance smells on a person are often a result of hormonal changes and ageing. However, what someone eats on a regular basis can affect the way a fragrance smells; if one is on a high-fat, spicy, diet, for example, fragrance will be more intense. Smoking and taking medication can also have an effect. How long a fragrance lasts can be affected by the type of skin - for instance, sometimes dry skin does not hold fragrances as long as oily skin. All about perfume.